WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Mountainside
New Jersey
New Jersey
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Mountainside
January
$274highestFebruary
$164March
$139lowestApril
$177May
$182June
$204July
$232August
$204September
$175October
$194November
$140December
$155Carbon Emissions
429 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
951 kWh
Mountainside's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Mountainside's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 38%. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Mountainside.
53%
Natural Gas
38%
Nuclear
9%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
773 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,044
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Mountainside can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Mountainside. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
PSEG has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RS - Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 6¢ |
| WHS - Water Heating Storage Service (CLOSED Rate) | Fixed | 1¢ |
| RS - Residential Service | Fixed | 19¢ to 21¢ |
| RLM - Residential Load Management (TOU) | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| RHS - Residential Heating Service | Fixed | 3¢ to 7¢ |
| RHS - Residential Heating Service | Fixed | 15¢ to 20¢ |
| WHS - Water Heating Storage Service (CLOSED Rate) | Fixed | 1¢ to 7¢ |
| RLM - Residential Load Management (TOU) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
The price to compare for PSEG is 9.34¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 951 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 16.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 16.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 17.99¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 | 17.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 | 18.89¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
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